The Alhambra Palace uses clever shading, thick walls and water features to provide cooling throughout the building. I visited on a red hot day, mid summer and it was very cool inside. This was built nearly 800 years ago. Just shows that we don’t really need air conditioning, wasting loads of energy.
@@fitgirllegbusta2406 I believe that the comment was more about the possibilities of smart design, in harmony with Nature, e.g., taking advantage of natural lighting and ventilation, regardless of size, cost, or wealth. These are principles that can be applied to the simplest of buildings and homes, and not just fabulous palaces.
@@brentshuffler1234 My guy. Thank you for stating the obvious. you pass the reading literacy test. Gold star. Now analyze how you could implement that for the average person. It didn't happen when these were made and it doesn't happen now.
Thanks for sharing this absolutely wonderful video. I've been to Al Hambra in 1996, n I was totally amazed by d incredible architecture. I fell in love with Andalusia n Spain that I make a vow to myself to seek for an opportunity to work n live in Europe. I've only seen to Madrid, Seville, Torremolinos, Granada, Sierra Nevada, Jerez n Cadiz, but that was enough to see to know that there r incredible heritage n legacy in d European continent.
I'm from the Philippines but I can say that Rick Steves Channel is/are the best travel network on UA-cam about European Travels what a class ones not your usual travel vlogs that we have nowadays.
Hi Steve I hope you are doing well I am still waiting for your new upcoming program come after a long time you make us travel the world with history while sitting at home thanks for sharing this information 👍
You’re still making videos?!! This is awesome!! Hopefully you do more on castles and chateaus ! I would love to see the chateaus of the French river valley Loire!
Parece un simple guiri más ya que solo habla de lo más conocido de España en ciudades ; monumentos o lugares por el.imaginario extranjero ;dejando una gran parte del país sin hablar de todas formas aquí es prácticamente desconocido y según que turismo no nos hace falta si es de bajo coste
A fantastic tour with Steves. RS you are appearing very young in this video. I think age travels in the reverse direction for you. 🙂 . GOD Bless you.From Tamilnadu, India.
Thanks, Rick! Just curious, on behalf of all viewers: are all these travels self-funded? Or do you get sponsorship from companies, national tourism agencies, or other partners?
Pedants corner: The Alhambra's garden of the Generalife is NOT named as the garden of heaven. That is just a coincidence. In reality its' name was originally Janat Al Arife - Arabic for The Architect's Garden. How do I know this? I lived right opposite (my house can be seen through the portico view) and I was a regular visitor.
Little did we know that the real reason for, "Only God is victorious" being carved into the wall 9,000 times is because the middle school teacher overheard one of the kings sons say to his buddy, "God isn't the only victorious one, I got laid last night!!" Apparently the palace walls were the ancient times equivalent of today's era chalk boards. Teacher: "What did you say Justin?!" Me: "Ahhhhh flippin' heck, I'm sorry Mrs. Robinson!" Teacher: "You know the what you need to do, now start writing!!" "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." Sorry teacher, I won't do it again...
You’re still making videos?!! This is awesome!! Hopefully you do more on castles and chateaus ! I would love to see the chateaus of the French river valley Loire!
These are so BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING places of SPAIN! Thank you for this beautiful compilation!
I really love Spain as a whole country.
The Alhambra Palace uses clever shading, thick walls and water features to provide cooling throughout the building.
I visited on a red hot day, mid summer and it was very cool inside. This was built nearly 800 years ago.
Just shows that we don’t really need air conditioning, wasting loads of energy.
I was going to use my zillion slaves and my unlimited riches as King of Granada, but I ended up buying an air conditioning unit. Silly me.
@@1650million Ah you see I went and spent 3.5 million on cut marble to build a mausoleum style house instead of WASTING 59.99 on a wall unit.
@@fitgirllegbusta2406 I believe that the comment was more about the possibilities of smart design, in harmony with Nature, e.g., taking advantage of natural lighting and ventilation, regardless of size, cost, or wealth. These are principles that can be applied to the simplest of buildings and homes, and not just fabulous palaces.
@@brentshuffler1234 My guy. Thank you for stating the obvious. you pass the reading literacy test. Gold star. Now analyze how you could implement that for the average person. It didn't happen when these were made and it doesn't happen now.
Awesome.
Thanks for always carrying us along with you in your travels.
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i visited entire europe through your channel. lots of love from Darjeeling.
Beautiful architecture; I ❤ the Alhambra. The video ends very abruptly!
Thanks for sharing this absolutely wonderful video. I've been to Al Hambra in 1996, n I was totally amazed by d incredible architecture. I fell in love with Andalusia n Spain that I make a vow to myself to seek for an opportunity to work n live in Europe. I've only seen to Madrid, Seville, Torremolinos, Granada, Sierra Nevada, Jerez n Cadiz, but that was enough to see to know that there r incredible heritage n legacy in d European continent.
Have u heard of this author, Diane Darke, n her book 'Stealing from d Saracens, How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe'. Its really revealing.
Обожаю Испанию!😊😊😊
I'm from the Philippines but I can say that Rick Steves Channel is/are the best travel network on UA-cam about European Travels what a class ones not your usual travel vlogs that we have nowadays.
Hi Steve I hope you are doing well I am still waiting for your new upcoming program come after a long time you make us travel the world with history while sitting at home thanks for sharing this information 👍
You’re still making videos?!! This is awesome!! Hopefully you do more on castles and chateaus ! I would love to see the chateaus of the French river valley Loire!
@@hardassteel What is PBS? Don't use acronyms.
Juan.
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It's a old video from 2010.
Rick , it's educational most especially the kids . Great content. Thank you . From Texas
Your chanel is my window to the beautiful 🌎 .
I love these videos so relaxing
Rick Steve’s is the man
Hello my friend 🙋🙋🇨🇭
Very beautiful place 👍👍
Super like
Very nice beautiful sharing 👍
Buen video,saludos desde el sur de España.
Beautiful palce
I love your videos 😍. I hope you do more!!! Safe travels
Nice places 👍
Parece un simple guiri más ya que solo habla de lo más conocido de España en ciudades ; monumentos o lugares por el.imaginario extranjero ;dejando una gran parte del país sin hablar de todas formas aquí es prácticamente desconocido y según que turismo no nos hace falta si es de bajo coste
Very beautiful view 😍
Great video, I Pray who ever sees this be successful in life ❤
Thanks Steve for sharing this amazing history
Very nice, until that abrupt ending. 😆
beautiful
Great sharing , thank you !
Wow..amazing.
Wow wonderful, cảm ơn Anh đã chia sẻ thực tế
Please continue making videos. All videos are intriguing.
Rick Steves, you always surprise me with your funny little jokes! You're great man!
~Fellow lover of history and travel!
Wonderful! I had no idea Spain has such intricately designed castles. The Moorish designs are breathtaking! 😁👍👍
Keep your job. Mr Rick
A fantastic tour with Steves. RS you are appearing very young in this video. I think age travels in the reverse direction for you. 🙂 . GOD Bless you.From Tamilnadu, India.
alhambra is magical
Thanks for sharing!
A1 wonderful vlog I Love spain
Splendid video
Thanks, Rick! Just curious, on behalf of all viewers: are all these travels self-funded? Or do you get sponsorship from companies, national tourism agencies, or other partners?
Awesome
great....👍
Love love moorish architecture , arches and decoration .
Pedants corner: The Alhambra's garden of the Generalife is NOT named as the garden of heaven. That is just a coincidence. In reality its' name was originally Janat Al Arife - Arabic for The Architect's Garden. How do I know this? I lived right opposite (my house can be seen through the portico view) and I was a regular visitor.
pardo aranjuez riofrios iLdefonso and many others like cerralbo museo
4:45 is paradise working it
Las duenas Caso de pilatos
Little did we know that the real reason for, "Only God is victorious" being carved into the wall 9,000 times is because the middle school teacher overheard one of the kings sons say to his buddy, "God isn't the only victorious one, I got laid last night!!"
Apparently the palace walls were the ancient times equivalent of today's era chalk boards.
Teacher: "What did you say Justin?!"
Me: "Ahhhhh flippin' heck, I'm sorry Mrs. Robinson!"
Teacher: "You know the what you need to do, now start writing!!"
"I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times."
"I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times."
"I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times."
"I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times."
"I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times." "I will not joke about ancient times."
Sorry teacher, I won't do it again...
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aljaferia in zaragoza another moorish building
Is this video shot in recent times or old ?
Thats is Solomon temple,claim at all ,lol
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Mawalaers... Spain..
Yeah beautiful...but how much was taken from the poor with all these castles? My soul is restless😢😈😧
Bastante menos que hoy nos quitan esos gobiernos teóricamente democráticos con los impuestos abusivos para financiar la agenda Woke.
You look young. You must have gone through the body transformation regime.
I think it's an old video
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Alcazar looks Arabic
Only one "evocative"? You're slipping.
You’re still making videos?!! This is awesome!! Hopefully you do more on castles and chateaus ! I would love to see the chateaus of the French river valley Loire!